Impact Staines initially tried to stand with his taller opponent but decided it was time to close the distance after Abushaar narrowly missed connecting flush with a head kick. "Saint" executed powerful slams from back control, the second of which sent Abushaar directly on the side of his head for the knockout. A training partner of UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett, Staines is a slick boxer who can do a bit of everything in the cage. While he only has five finishes in his 11 wins, the Englishman may be finding his killer instinct, as he has ended two of his last three fights in the first or second round.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
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